Sunday, December 2, 2007

Pongal

This is another dish I learned from my fil. Liked it as it was nutritious and easy to make. Here goes the recipe:

Moong Dal (the yellow color smaller in size dal) : 1/2 cup

Raw rice: 1/4 cup

Water to cook the above two ingredients together

salt: to taste

Tampering:

Oil:2 tablespoons

Mustard seeds: 2 teaspoons

Cumin seeds: 2 teaspoons

Crushed pepper: 1/2 teaspoon or according to taste

Curry leaves: a few

Method:

Dry roast dal and rice until they are a golden brown on medium flame. Add water and salt and cook dal and rice together until all water is absorbed. In another vessel, heat oil and add the rest of the ingredients in the order mentioned. Add the cooked dal-rice mixture and stir well to combine everything. Serve it along with raita or pickle.